Harlequin syndrome: An asymmetric face

Harlequin syndrome corresponds to unilateral dysfunction of the sympathetic system, characterized by flush and unilateral hyperhidrosis associated with hypo or anhidrosis and paleness of the opposite side. It is, usually, idiopathic. Rarely, it may be associated with compressive organic processes, i...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Korbi, Mouna, Boumaiza, Sirine, Achour, Asma, Belhadjali, Hichem, Zili, Jameleddine
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: John Wiley and Sons Inc. 2022
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Case Reports
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9097374/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35592047
http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ccr3.5833
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Sumario:Harlequin syndrome corresponds to unilateral dysfunction of the sympathetic system, characterized by flush and unilateral hyperhidrosis associated with hypo or anhidrosis and paleness of the opposite side. It is, usually, idiopathic. Rarely, it may be associated with compressive organic processes, iatrogenic causes, and general diseases. It is a real therapeutic challenge.

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